Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Pilgrim's Progress - Gerald Finley / The Royal Opera Chorus / The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Richard Hickox
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Edition: Music CDFormat: Box set
CD Release Date: 1998-05-19
Music Label: Chandos
Soundtracks:
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- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
- The Pilgrim's Progress, opera
Music reviews of Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Pilgrim's Progress - Gerald Finley / The Royal Opera Chorus / The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Richard Hickox
Music Review: Pilgrims in Progress
Rating: 5 Stars
I must confess I have never been one for opera in English, as I found its harsh guttural sound grates against the music; having said that: I decided to listen to Ralph Vaughn Williams "The Pilgrim's Progress" and was pleasantly surprised. The harsh tonal shapes made sense and I immediately fell in love with this work. This was way back in 1972. The only recording available then was the old EMI recording under the direction of the legendary Sir Adrian Boult; what a recording it was, plus there was a bonus of a recorded recording session on side six; very interesting. You could see why Boult was held in awe and feared.
Recently I discovered this newer recording of the "Pilgrim's Progresss" on Chandos with Richard Hickox at the helm. The cast are exceptional and on a par with Boult's. He had the brilliant British Baritone John Noble and Hickox has Gerald Finely, both exceptional Pilgrims. This opera consists of an extremely large cast, many singers doubling parts. It is a massive production to stage so this might account for the lack of productions. (I would dearly love to see one on DVD.)
This recording of the Pilgrim is from the Covent Garden Opera House Orchestra & Chorus & supporting cast, too numerous to list. But take it from me, they are all exceptionally capable. If you don't have a copy of this wonderful English opera, then this is the one for you. If you have the Boult version of 1972, you have a gem and I would recommend both. Boult for the historical, Hickox for a newer version.
At the end of the day, you need to choose for yourself. If you don't want the rehearsals, the Hickox is for you. Remember the review above are my personal views, and designed to assist you in making your choice; however with this opera both version come in equal, making that decision a little difficult. So take it from me, you'll be happy with either. Good luck!
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